Questlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson) Quotes
I think the music comes first, then comes the fashion, and thus, the lifestyle. I believe it starts with music, and then the person delivering it delivers the lifestyle, the fashion. Madonna is a great example of that.
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I believe in growth - in myself and in the characters I create.
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We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.
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I get upset about what is taken as great literature and what is cute and exotic.
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I have a great team at WME.
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It's great, I guess, when your paintings are hanging up in a museum.
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Believe with all your heart that you will do what you were made to do. Never for an instant harbor a doubt of it.
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I've got a great support system, starting with my wife and family, to my agent, my instructor, and my mental coach.
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Obviously, you want to honour the sound of your music, but I'm definitely open to trying new things and making myself use a different palette of sounds.
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Most people believe that the Creator of the universe wrote (or dictated) one of their books. Unfortunately, there are many books that pretend to divine authorship, and each makes incompatible claims about how we all must live.
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I believe in eating what I like and sweating it out in the gym.
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I believe that in the historic and religious nature, marriage is between a man and a woman.
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Music is an art that touches the depth of human existence; an art of sounds that crosses all borders.
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I believe in unconditional love and equality. Jesus Christ exemplified these qualities.
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I've always worn earplugs, but I'm sure my hearing's not great.
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I'm very honest in my music and I'm often asked to explain the lyrics; as an introvert, I find that quite hard. And I always wear high heels on stage, which can be painful.
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Gospel music always relaxes me and calms my nerves.
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Sports without music is just a game. Music makes it entertaining.
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Yes, I believe the will is very important. It's how I have succeeded in life.
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I used to be a classic workaholic, and after seeing how little work and career really mean when you reach the end of your life, I put a new emphasis on things I believe count more. These things include: family, friends, being part of a community, and appreciating the little joys of the average day.
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We should just know that we can all create this special, safe place within ourselves that we can feel comfortable in and that doesn't necessarily have to be with other people.
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The death agony of the barricade was about to begin.For, since the preceding evening, the two rows of houses in the Rue de la Chanvrerie had become two walls; ferocious walls, doors closed, windows closed, shutters closed. A house is an escarpment, a door is a refusal, a facade is a wall. This wall hears, sees and will not. It might open and save you. No. This wall is a judge. It gazes at you and condemns you. What dismal things are closed houses.
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No, I'm the infamous Edward Teller.
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Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night.
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I think the music comes first, then comes the fashion, and thus, the lifestyle. I believe it starts with music, and then the person delivering it delivers the lifestyle, the fashion. Madonna is a great example of that.
